Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips
Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips deliver juicy, tender chicken wrapped in a crackling golden crust with a gentle garlic note from a buttermilk soak. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day platters, or family-friendly lunches, especially when paired with your favorite dipping sauces. Expect a satisfying crunch outside and moist, flavorful meat inside.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken strips in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk, and garlic powder. Pour the mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- 2
In another large resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, and salt together.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator; drain and discard the buttermilk mixture. Place the chicken in the bag with the flour mixture; seal the bag, then shake to coat.
- 4
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Carefully place the coated chicken into the skillet. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown and the juices run clear. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 1281.07 kcal High 64%
- Protein 36.87 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 25.97 g 9%
- Total Fat 115.75 g High 148%
- Saturated Fat 16.96 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.31 mg High 52%
- Sodium 880.83 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.88 g --
- Added Sugars 1.26 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 71.06 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 434.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 19.08 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Buttermilk, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 1281.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Buttermilk, Cooking Oil, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1281.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips healthy?
- Crispy Breaded Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 1281.07 calories and 36.87 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 880.83 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.96 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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